In Bodø, Norway, a groundbreaking project has changed how air traffic is managed at Remote Towers Centre. This center is the largest of its kind in the world and allows air traffic controllers to manage multiple airports from a single, remote location. The project was led by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for Avinor, Norway’s national navigation service provider. One of the key components that made this project possible was the advanced technology from B-Tech AV Mounts.
Why This Project is So Important
Norway has many airports, and controlling air traffic is a big job. The Remote Towers Centre was set up to make this easier by letting controllers work from one place. Each of its fifteen modules features a 360° display, giving a full view like a traditional tower. This setup helps manage air traffic safely. To support this, the center needed reliable and adaptable AV hardware. B-Tech AV Mounts provided the System X videowall stands, meeting the project’s strict needs and ensuring everything worked smoothly.
How B-Tech Made It Happen
The videowall structures at the Remote Towers Centre were made with standard B-Tech components chosen for the project. A key feature was the smooth curve across the screens, which created a seamless view of the airport. B-Tech’s team carefully placed connectors to achieve this perfect curve, ensuring the display looked just right. They also provided detailed technical drawings for the installation, which were essential for a smooth assembly on-site.
The Challenges and How They Were Overcome
Norway needed an efficient and reliable solution for managing air traffic due to its size and the importance of aviation. Replacing traditional control towers with remote systems aimed to improve efficiency, cut costs, and speed up training for new controllers, while ensuring the new system was at least as good as the old towers.
Jens Petter Duestad, Head of Operations at the Remote Tower Centre, emphasized that the AV mounting solution needed to ensure consistent curvature and seamless screen transitions. It also had to be durable for maintenance and adaptable for future expansions. B-Tech’s System X range met these needs perfectly. It allowed for precise screen alignment, creating the realistic view required for effective control, and made it easy to maintain and replace screens as needed.
The Results
Since opening in October 2020, the Remote Towers Centre has managed operations for four remote towers, with eleven more set to start by the end of 2022. This project has enhanced air traffic management in Norway and showcased the potential of remote tower technology for the future.
The successful collaboration between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and B-Tech AV Mounts played a key role, with B-Tech’s System X videowall stands providing the necessary flexibility and reliability. The project was even a finalist for the “Best Control Room” category at the 2021 InAVation Awards, highlighting its significance in air traffic management.
The success of the Remote Towers Centre could inspire similar projects globally, demonstrating B-Tech AV Mounts’ capability to address the challenges of modern air traffic control systems.
Conclusion
The Remote Towers Centre in Bodø, Norway, is a shining example of how innovation and the right technology can transform the way we approach big challenges. This project became a success story, proving that the future of air traffic control is not just high-tech, but also safe, efficient, and flexible. It’s exciting to see how B-Tech’s dedication to quality and precision made such a huge impact on this groundbreaking project. As technology continues to advance, we can only imagine what other amazing innovations are just around the corner
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